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MR04 BEZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,032 mi
Last recorded108,032 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 BEZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 108,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 108,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,744 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 98,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 93,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,972 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 87,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,107 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,746 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,054 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 22,635 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 22,635 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,329 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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MR04 BEZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR04 BEZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MR04 BEZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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